Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) involves use of 3D CAD model, whereby file is created and sent to machine's software to allow build to begin. Technician works with 3D model to properly orient geometry for part building and adds supports structure as appropriate. Once build file is completed, it is sliced into layer thickness machine will build in (20 µm thick typ) and downloaded to DMLS machine. DMLS machine uses 400 W Yb-fiber optic laser and can use most alloys.
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